Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: June | Volume: 13 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 260-271
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230642
Effects of Lower Extremity Resistance Training on Unstable Versus Stable Surface to Prevent Fall in Healthy Older Adults: A Comparative Study
Sayali Pentewar1, Dr. Shweta Sawant2, Dr. Prajakta Deshmukh3
1Intern of Nanded Physiotherapy College, Maharashtra.
2Assistant Professor at Department of Community Physiotherapy,
3Assistant Professor at Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Nanded Maharashtra)
Corresponding Author: Sayali Pentewar
ABSTRACT
Background: In the course of ageing, physical abilities decline and consequently there is an increase in risk of falling and fall incidence. Falls in India showed annual falls rates for older adults between 14 and 51 % . Loss of self- confidence, social isolation, increased dependence on others caused due to fear of fall are among the major consequences faced by elderly in day to day life. The fact that causes of falls are multifactorial loses in lower extremity muscle strength, power and balance seem to be the most prominent intrinsic (i.e. Personal - related) fall risk factor in older adults. Lower extremity resistance training can improve strength, balance and prevent fall in healthy adults. Lower extremity resistance training on unstable surface should be given on bosu ball and lower extremity resistance training on stable surface should be given on floor.
Objective: The aim of this study is to study and compare the effects of lower extremity resistance training on unstable versus stable surface to prevent fall in healthy older adult.
Material and Methodology: The study was conducted at Nanded Physiotherapy College and Research Centre. A convenient sampling was taken consisting of 48 participants, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Where they performed Double leg stance, Single leg stance, Marching, Mini-squats, Bridging on Bosuball for group A participants and on floor for group B participants. The subjects were assessed pre-intervention and post-intervention on the basis of Functional reach test and Berg balance scale. Total 48 participants were taken, who were aged 60 and above. These participants were divided into two groups. These participants were administered in lower extremity resistance training for 8 repetitions per set, 2 sets, 1 time a day, 2 days a week for 4 week.
Result: For FRT and BBS the p-value was <0.0001. Hence there was statistical significance of treatment in pre and post within both groups. The study supports that effects of lower extremity resistance training on unstable surface is more effective than stable surface to prevent fall in healthy older adults.
Key words: Falls, healthy adults, resistance training, unstable surface, stable surface, balance, strength.